This easy whole-grain cornbread loaf is flavored with spicy jalapeños and herbaceous fresh chives. (This post is sponsored by Horizon Organic® but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.) Is there anything better than the combination of corn and chile peppers right now? I’ve been turning to this flavor marriage a lot lately. The…
These plant-based snack ideas will help you feel energized, satisfied, and hanger-free. Are you a snacker? Me too! Snacking sometimes gets a bad rap, but eating in between meals can be a smart way to reenergize and curb hunger while you’re on the go. Eating snacks also gives you another opportunity to fill up on…
Love pickled vegetables? Here are three delicious quick pickles you can make (and eat!) today. What are Quick Pickles? Quick pickles (also known as vinegar pickles or refrigerator pickles) are vegetables that have been stored in a pickling brine made up of water, vinegar, and salt. They’re often also flavored with sugar, herbs, and spices. …
This Jamaican-inspired Jerk Tempeh Salad is my new favorite 30-minute vegan dinner. I think (I hope) summer is finally in full swing here in Colorado, which means I’m in the mood for a meal that has a little extra tropical flair. This is also the time of year when I want fruit all the time….
I’m diving into crispy eggplant rings layered with heirloom tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil. Care to join me? I like to think of this Crispy Eggplant Caprese dish as the ideal union between eggplant Parmigiana and Caprese salad. You’ve got the crunchy breading, but there’s also the classic combo of juicy summer tomatoes, fresh…
Healthier Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins! This easy recipe is boosted with flax and flavored with fresh lemon, vanilla, and cardamom. Everyone needs a good blueberry muffin recipe, don’t you think? There are a lot of ways to put your own spin on blueberry muffins, but this version is my favorite. Here’s why I love these…
I want to get back to recipes ASAP, but to be honest, food feels boring and meaningless to me right now. I haven’t had much of an appetite since we lost Neil. My boyfriend (now husband) and I adopted Neil seven years ago when he was three months old. He was a stray found on…
Spinach Cacio e Pepe is basically a grown-up version of mac and cheese! Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Rome in less than 30 minutes. This is not a Cacio e Pepe recipe for the purists. I’ll start with that disclaimer right off the bat. It’s a little bit healthier, but still incredibly easy and delicious,…
